Core Viewpoint - The Shandong provincial government is actively promoting the construction of a world-class port cluster and enhancing international logistics channels, with a focus on smart upgrades, channel expansion, and port facilitation during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [3][4]. Group 1: Smart Port Construction - The Qingdao Customs is advancing the construction of smart ports by establishing a "1+6" intelligent transfer supervision system centered around Qingdao Port, which integrates policies for "domestic and foreign trade on the same ship" and "composite ports" [3]. - The self-developed "intelligent transfer platform" has significantly optimized port transfer supervision processes, reducing the operational time for enterprises by approximately 50% [3]. - The integration of smart customs, smart ports, and smart checkpoints has led to the creation of the "Customs-Port Connection" smart inspection platform, enhancing logistics efficiency [3]. Group 2: Logistics Channel Development - The initiative to streamline the Yellow River Basin's land-sea logistics corridor includes the promotion of "land-sea linkage and sea-rail direct transport" models, which have reduced domestic transportation costs by 20% [4]. - The import and export value through Shandong ports by other provinces in the Yellow River Basin has increased by 70.4% during the 14th Five-Year Plan compared to the previous five years [4]. - A digital map of the Yellow River Basin's production and supply chain has been developed to guide enterprises in optimizing their industrial structure and expanding into Belt and Road countries, with a reported 87.9% increase in trade with these countries [4]. Group 3: Trade Facilitation - Customs has introduced a "local inspection, port release" model for specific products like agricultural goods and building materials, allowing inspections to be completed at the production site for faster export [4]. - Hundreds of foreign trade enterprises in Shandong have received Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification, which provides benefits such as lower inspection rates and simplified documentation for certified enterprises at foreign ports [4]. - The continuous growth and record-high levels of Shandong's foreign trade during the 14th Five-Year Plan reflect the effectiveness of port upgrades and international logistics channel construction [5].

Core Viewpoint - The Shandong provincial government is focusing on enhancing international trade and logistics efficiency through smart port construction and improved trade facilitation measures during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, aiming for significant growth in foreign trade and logistics capabilities [2][6][7]. Group 1: Smart Port Construction - Shandong is advancing the construction of smart ports, centered around Qingdao Port, by establishing a "1+6" intelligent transfer supervision system that integrates various facilitation policies, significantly improving logistics efficiency and reducing operational time by approximately 50% [6]. - The province has pioneered a "Customs-Port Connection" smart inspection platform and a smart communication quarantine model for transportation tools, leading to substantial improvements in port logistics efficiency [6]. Group 2: Logistics Corridor Development - Shandong is working to streamline the Yellow River Basin's land-sea logistics corridor, promoting a "land-sea linkage, sea-rail direct transport" model, which has reduced domestic transportation costs by 20% [6]. - The province has developed a digital map for the supply chain in the Yellow River Basin, facilitating the optimization of industrial structures and expanding market access to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, with a reported 87.9% increase in exports to these countries during the 14th Five-Year Plan compared to the previous period [7]. Group 3: Trade Facilitation Measures - Shandong Customs has introduced a "local inspection, port release" model for specific products, allowing inspections to be completed at the production site, thus enabling faster customs clearance [7]. - The customs authority has supported hundreds of foreign trade enterprises in obtaining Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification, which provides benefits such as reduced inspection rates and simplified documentation for certified companies [7].